These were North Jersey's most expensive home sales in July

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07-08-2025

An original waterfront home built by the Crane Company on Lake Mohawk's private Manitou Island, a $7 million Italian-inspired estate in Bergen County and a recently renovated historic brownstone in uptown Hoboken were among the priciest properties to sell in North Jersey in July.
All of July's elaborate properties were sold through the typical real estate process and changed hands for an array of prices, ranging from $1.58 million to $7 million.
Here's a look at the priciest homes to sell in each North Jersey county during July.
Bergen County
— $7 million
The new-construction home at 80 Woodland St. in Tenafly officially sold for $7 million on July 24, making it North Jersey's overall priciest single-family home sale for the month and the fifth-priciest single-family home sale in Bergen County in 2025. The property was listed by Afsaneh Kiarash of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, and bought with Alexandra Reier of Douglass Elliman of New Jersey.
Situated on a nearly one-acre lot — which backs up to the Churchill Nature Preserve — in the East Hill section of Tenafly, this modern estate has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms across more than 10,000 square feet of living space. It offers design features like an abundance of Italian travertine, ceilings of 12 to 20 feet throughout the first floor, French white oak floors and a full smart home configuration.
It is also home to a gourmet Italian-style kitchen, a first-floor en suite bedroom, a spacious primary suite with a walk-out balcony and two spa-like bathrooms, as well as a fully finished lower level with a movie theater, gym, wine cellar and wet bar. The backyard offers an infinity pool, a cabana and a full kitchen.
Passaic County
— $1.58 million
The property at 23 Horizon Drive in Wayne was initialy listed for sale in the beginning of March and changed hands for $1.58 million, or $80,100 over its original asking price, on July 17. It was listed by Carole "Lynn" Brescia of Coldwell Banker Realty and bought with Kathryn Tarta and Elizabeth Boggia, both agents with EXP Realty LLC.
This five-bedroom, five-bathroom brick Colonial home was built in 1994 and is situated on a quiet 1.05-acre lot. It features an abundance of wood detailing, a living room with soaring ceilings, a great room with a fireplace, an octagonal library, a chef's kitchen, a first-floor bedroom suite and a primary bedroom with a fireplace and a spa-like bathroom. There's also a lower level with a bar, billiard room and gym, as well as expansive backyard with a pool, koi pond and a gazebo.
Morris County
— $3.625 million
An undisclosed property, recorded as 000 Private Road in Mendham, claimed the title of Morris County's priciest home sale in July when it changed hands for $3.625 million on July 31. The property was listed by Janet Hoven and bought with Bryan Seavey, both agents with Turpin Real Estate.
Spanning 82 acres, most of which are farm assessed, this undisclosed property features a 1920 Colonial home with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It also includes six separate rental residences, a portion of the McVickers Brook, a picturesque pond and an array of specimen trees.
Essex County
— $4.83 million
Kicking off July's real estate market, the newly built home at 80 Old Hollow Road in Short Hills became the second priciest single-family home sale in Essex County in 2025 after selling for $4.83 million on July 1. The property was listed by Tony Verducci of the NJ Luxury Real Estate Group at Serhant, and bought with Judith Daniels of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty.
Constructed in 2024, this luxurious estate has more than 10,000 square feet of living space on a 0.65-acre lot. Its list of features include seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen with high-end finishes, a first-floor bedroom suite, a primary bedroom with a spa-like bathroom and an expansive walk-in closet, as well as a fully finished lower level with a gym and recreation room. Outside, there is a rooftop deck, a side yard patio and a spacious backyard.
Sussex County
— $2.4 million
Originally listed for sale in May, the property at 33 Island Trail in Sparta sold for $2.4 million on July 14. The home — which sits on 0.44 acres of waterfront property on Lake Mohawk's exclusive Manitou Island — was both listed by and bought with Julia "Julie" Killen of Coldwell Banker Realty.
The charming four-bedroom, five-bathroom property was built in 1930 as part of Arthur D. Crane's development of Lake Mohawk. It boasts signature Crane design elements like vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and an abundance of woodwork, as well as an array of modern finishes and amenities. Features include a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, spacious living areas, several patio and deck spaces and a private dock.
Hudson County
— $3.315 million
The historic brownstone at 912 Willow Ave. in Hoboken — originally built in 1901 — sold for $3.315 million on July 17. The property was listed by Peter Cossio of Brown Harris Stevens New Jersey, and bought with Brian Murphy of Compass New Jersey.
The property, which has been recently renovated to combine historic charm with modern conveniences, offers four full floors of living space. It features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a chef's kitchen with professional-grade appliances, a scullery with a wine fridge, a primary bedroom with a luxurious en suite bathroom and a finished English basement with a guest suite. There are also several outdoor terrace spaces and a large back garden with two sheds.
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